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Welcome to the November Issue!

CPA Ontario Peer Support Volunteer and Member Wins Prestigious Award

Congratulations to Marjorie Francoz, CPA Ontario Peer Support volunteer and member, who has won the City of Toronto's International Day for People with Disabilities Unsung Hero Award! ... read more

Examining Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) and Employment

LAST CHANCE: CPA Ontario Employment Services, University of Toronto and a group of Australian researchers are conducting a province-wide research study to learn about reasons for job loss following return to work after an SCI. The study is funded by the Ontario Neurotrauma Foundation and Victoria Neurotrauma Initiative (Australia). ... read more

Who's in your Network

Autumn is here and traditionally that means the start of an increased hiring period for employers. We are going to help you get into gear and start thinking about how you can increase your chances of finding employment! As the saying goes, “leave no stone unturned”. The same applies to networking. Everyone has a network – you just may not realize who is in your network and where to find them! ... read more

Highlighting a CPA Ontario Member: Percy Mount

This Remembrance Day we want to highlight one of our members. Percy Mount is a father, grandfather, great-grandfather and a veteran of World War II in the British Armed Forces. Learn what Victory means to Percy now by reading his story. ... read more

Relationship Coping Style Online Questionnaire

My name is Shanna Weiss and I am a T12 paraplegic and have a personal interest in improving the quality of life of persons with spinal cord injuries. I am doing dissertation research for a doctoral degree in Psychology at Alliant International University. The focus is on how couples, in which the male has a spinal cord injury, cope and how the coping style affects various aspects of life. This study is done online and can be completed at your convenience. ... read more

Highlighted Website and Product: EZ-Bathe Inflatable Bathtub

Know someone who might be stuck in bed recovering from a pressure sore or recent surgery who might really enjoy a refreshing bath without the hassle of getting lifted or transferred every time. ... read more

Billy Elliot The Musical

Tickets are on sale now for Billy Elliot, The Musical. Money raised goes to support the programs and services of Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario. Bring a friend and treat yourself to a night out! ... read more

Hand Cycle to India

Watch this video featuring Morgan Van Breda, a Victoria, BC woman who is going to hand-cycle across India to bring awareness to the general public of what people with disabilities can accomplish. ... read more

Do you volunteer in your community?

Take the poll ... read more
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